The Canadian Press

Fashion retailers confront consumer shifts amid ‘long slow ramp’ to new normal

'People aren't wearing a sports jacket when they're working from home.'

New North American trade deal comes into force

U.S. trade ambassador promises enforcement

Trade experts urge heads-up approach for businesses as new North American trade deal comes into force

Assuming USMCA does little more than update its old NAFTA predecessor would risk running afoul of the deal's new rules – or worse, leaving money and new prosperity on the table.

Canadian economy posts record 11.6% plunge in April: StatsCan

But early estimates point to growth of 3% in May.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

A preview of some of the stories that will be making headlines in the days ahead.

BlackBerry posts US$636 million Q1 loss

BlackBerry QNX affected by 'macro headwinds' in auto and other embedded sectors, but company is starting to see signs of a recovery, CEO says

Canopy Growth maintains high hopes for legal cannabis market, even as COVID-19 spreads

Canopy's performance in Canada's recreational market has improved "modestly" in recent weeks as brick-and-mortar stores reopened, company executives say.

Feds plan gradual return to offices; civil servants encouraged to keep working remotely

'Re-opening access to federal worksites will be gradual and will vary from organization to organization, each according to their own operational circumstances'